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1
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WBC Count

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Numbers of WBC in a sample; should be 5,000-9,000 WB

WBCs/mm3

2
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Differential WBC

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Individual numbers of neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes and lymphocytes in a blood sample.

3
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Leukocytosis

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greater than 10,000 WBC/mm3;

4
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When does Leukocytosis occur?

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pregnancy, post exercise, fractures, burns, illness, infection

5
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Leukopenia

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Less than 5,000 WBC/mm3

6
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When does leukopenia occur?

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radiation/chemotherapy, anemia, autoimmune diseases, bone marrow diseases, HIV/AIDS

7
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Thrombocythemia

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high number of platelets

8
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causes of thrombocythemia

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proliferative issues of bone marrow ,inflammation, decreased spleen function

9
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Thrombocytopenia

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low number of platelets

10
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What causes thrombocytopenia?

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genetic disorders, leukemia, infections, vb12 deficiency, autoimmune disorders.

11
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Hemophilia

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a deficiency, congenital, of one or more clotting factors

12
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Von Willebrand’s disease

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a deficiency of Von Willebrand’s factor. (congenital)

13
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How do we treat hemophilia and von Willebrand’s disease?

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give frozen or fresh plasma

14
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DIC

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Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. An overwhelming activation and consumption of clotting factors and platelets, followed by enhanced fibrinolysis

15
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What causes acquired coagulation disorders?

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liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, coumarin toxicity, DIC

16
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How to treat DIC

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heparin, normal plasma/ whole blood